| General |
| Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Colours | Beige, blue, red | - |
| Make Model | BMW K 1300GT | Honda VFR 1200X Crosstourer |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm) | 840 mm | - |
| Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.) | 33.1 inches | - |
| Seat Height | 820 - 840 mm / 32.3 - 33.1 in (low seat 800- 820 mm / 31.5 - 32.3 in) | 850 mm / 33.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1,572 mm / 61.9 in. | 1595 mm / 62.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 180 mm / 7.1 in |
| Height | 1,438 mm / 56.6 in. | 1335 mm / 52.6 in |
| Length | 2,318 mm / 91.3 in. | 2285 mm / 90.0 in |
| Width | 965 mm / 38.0 in. | 915 mm . / 36.0 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight | 255 kg / 562.2 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 L / 5.0 US gal | 21 Litres / 5.6 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 255 kg / 562 lbs | 275 kg / 610 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 252.2 km/h / 156.7 mph | - |
| Max Power | 127 kW / 173 hp @ 9250 rpm | 95 kW / 127 hp @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 140 Nm / 14.3 kgf-m / 103 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm | 126 Nm / 92.9 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 0.6275 HP/kg | - |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 11.4 sec | - |
| Engine |
| Fuel Control | DOHC | - |
| Engine Type | In-line four | - |
| Stroke | 4 | - |
| Displacement | 1298 cc / 79.2 cu in. | 1237 cc / 69.2 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 76 ° V-4, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Fuel System | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management including knock sensor (BMS-K) | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 80 x 64.3 mm / 3.15 x 2.53" | 81 x 60 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Exhaust | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 | - |
| Exhaust management | Fully controlled three-way catalyst | - |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100 km 16.1 km/l / 37.9 US mpg | - |
| Fuel Induction | Electronic fuel injection, Digital Motor Electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-K) | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection 44mm Throttle Bore |
| Fuel Reserve | 4.00 litres / 1.06 gallons | - |
| Ignition | - | Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance gnition Timing 8.4° BTDC (idle speed) |
| Spark Plug | - | NGK IMR8E-9HES |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Multiple-plate clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated | Wet, multiplate |
| Final Drive | Shaft | Shaft |
| Final Drive Ratio | - | 2.699 (37/39 x 19/17 x 28/11) * 2.706 (39/41 x 19/17 x 28/11) |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.398 / 2nd 1.871 / 3rd 1.525 / 4th 1.296 / 5th 1.143 / 6th 1.015:1 | 1 2.600 (39T / 15T) *2.250 (36T / 16T) / 2 1.600 (32T / 20T) *1.700 (34T / 20T) / 3 1.260 (29T / 28T) *1.304 (30T / 23T) / 4 1.076 (28T / 26T) *1.107 (31T / 28T) / 5 0.961 (25T / 26T) *0.967 (29T / 30T) / 6 0.897 (35T / 39T) *0.886 (31T / 35T) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Bridge frame, aluminium, load-bearing engine | Diamond; aluminium twin-spar |
| Suspension - Front | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever system | I43mm inverted telescopic forks with hydraulic damping, preload and rebound damping adjustment, |
| Suspension - Rear | Cast aluminium single swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment | Pro-Link with gas-charged damper, preload and stepless rebound damping adjustment |
| Rake | 29.4° | 28.0° |
| Trail | 112 mm / 4.4 in. | 107 mm / 4.2 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 115 mm / 4.5 in. | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 135 mm / 5.3 in | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 12.6 inches | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 294 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 320 mm | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 11.6 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 2x 310mm discs ABS |
| Brakes - Rear | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 276mm disc ABS |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 ZR17 | 110/80-R19 |
| Tyres - Rear | 180/55 ZR17 | 150/70 R17 |